
From the Parkflyers RC workbench
Marc's Take
Sometimes the best Rustler upgrade starts with the tires.
This earlier customer Rustler project focused on a simple request: a wider, more settled feel for pavement driving. I worked on the wheel-and-tire package and wheelie-bar mounting rather than starting with more motor.
- Match the tire to the surface. The street-focused wheel-and-tire choice changed the way this particular truck tracked and turned on pavement.
- Offset is part of the setup. The selected wheel offset gave the customer build a different rear stance; that was a deliberate handling choice.
- Small hardware can matter. An RPM wheelie-bar mounting component addressed the flex and damage we found on the customer's older installation.
Parts from the earlier pavement project: SpeedTreads Vulture tires for the road-focused wheel setup; RPM bumper / wheelie-bar mount for the older mounting arrangement discussed.
My take: decide where you will drive, then build the setup around that surface. A considered tire and stance change can be more rewarding than another step up in power.
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Earlier modified Rustler 2WD reference. The video is about a customer's wheel, tire and mounting changes, not this listing's current factory specification. Confirm wheel offset, gearing effects and bracket compatibility for your exact version.
Marc Mamiye · Owner, Parkflyers RC
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